Component Engineer (New Grad) at National Instruments Corporation in Austin, Texas

Job Description:

Work closely with R&D Hardware design teams and Commodity Management to formulate commodity strategies to meet NI's current and future needs. Provide deep supply chain and supplier technology expertise to the component selection process.

As a Component Engineer, you work with various teams (including R&D) to source, select, and qualify components used in the company's products, as an expert in component technology and sourcing risks. Act as a technical interface between component suppliers and R&D engineers, determining new and alternate sources for reduced cost or improved quality and reliability. Being a connector between R&D's diverse technical requirements and Suppliers' capabilities. Evaluate supplier change notifications and qualify changes, as needed. May maintain component data management system including qualification records/results/documentation.

You work closely with R&D Hardware design teams and Commodity Management to formulate commodity strategies to meet NI's current and future needs by creating a sustainable supply chain. You will help to reduce risk through multi sourcing and commercial strategies; and will fulfil R&D needs by matching NI's technology roadmap with suppliers' capabilities.

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Qualifications

Preferred

#LI-SU01 Why NI?

There are many reasons to consider joining a company. Key among them are the people, the ideas, and the technology. At NI, we believe in the power and potential of connecting the three to create a path to success.

The people : We're looking for curious and creative problem solvers who value diversity and fresh perspectives, are bold and kind, and willing to take chances.

The ideas : What did you want to be when you grew up? Did you want to program robots? Build flying cars? Leave the world better than you found it? At NI, we build on the big ideas of big dreamers to make their visions a reality.

The technology : With our tailored, software-connected approach, we support our customers through all phases of the product development cycle. From 5G and medical innovations to autonomous driving and the future of space travel, we help our customers Engineer Ambitiously every day.

We've long been globally recognized as a top employer. Our compensation and benefits are very competitive, as are our modern workspaces, career development and mobility opportunities, and a culture that fosters belonging and emphasizes community giving. We encourage our teammates to challenge the status quo and collaborate with one another to build innovative solutions.

No matter your career path, we're here for you, for each other, and for the next generation of innovators who think bigger, aim higher, and go faster.

Are you up for the challenge of helping shape humanity for the next 100 years? If so, let's get started, and let's Engineer Ambitiously together.

NI is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, committed to providing a work environment free of discrimination on the basis of sex, race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, military status, veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law.

We are changing how we work by offering more flexibility. NI has decided to take a hybrid approach (working both on- and off-site) at an aggregate level. We know that different roles have different requirements, so we're embracing a full range of options.Work closely with R&D Hardware design teams and Commodity Management to formulate commodity strategies to meet NI's current and future needs. Provide deep supply chain and supplier technology expertise to the component selection process.